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The 7th Massachusetts Green Careers Conference will be held on October 1 at the Marlborough Holiday Inn. The conference connects stakeholders from government, academia, business, and nonprofits; green-career-ready candidates; and learners.

Massachusetts is still a national leader in creating environmental jobs especially in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.

“Companies are accepting resumes at the conference this year. We have 165 job listings so far and more are expected,” says conference director, Jen Boudrie. “Companies need engineers, technicians, electricians, sales staff, project managers, and a whole variety of other career-ready professionals. Entry-level, co-op, and internships are available, too.“

Three leaders in the opening keynote will highlight jobs in the “Clean, Green and Blue” state economy and the expanding clean energy, water technology, and marine-related industries. Carolyn A. Kirk, Deputy Secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development; and Vice Chair / Executive Secretary for the Seaport Economic Council joined the Baker/Polito administration in January 2015 after serving seven years as the first woman mayor in the city of Gloucester. Jeremy McDiarmid is Senior Director of Innovation and Industry Support for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) where he oversees business and workforce development strategies to strengthen the clean energy sector in Massachusetts. Kevin Doyle is an environmental workforce consultant for business, government, academic, and nonprofit clients. He’s the co-author of three eco-career reference books and many “green job” studies.